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Noun: tailspin  'teyl,spin
  1. Loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse
     
  2. Rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
    - spin

Derived forms: tailspins

Type of: acrobatics, aerobatics, agitation, stunt flying, stunting

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